Pathfinder 1986

LIBRARY

CLARION UNIVERSITY

CLARION PA.

Dr. Thomas J. Rookey
Dean of Venango Campus

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Mr Ronald V Schlecht
Assistant to the Dean

Mrs. T. Auciean Duespohl
Director of Division of Nursing

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not so much by the position
that one has reached in life

as by the-obstacles
which he has overcome
while trying to succeed.

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Laurina M. Anderson

Anne P. Anderlon

Wendy S Bechtel

NadineS. Eiler

Cheryl A. Fmotti

David P. Gibbons

Julie K. Greene

Deborah W. Grill

Connie S. Lines

Irene A May

Kathryn 0. Oslroske

Michelle E. Parker

Karen A. Polatly

Joanne M. Puy

Felicia J. Rankin

Onnalea L. Reed

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Melanie Rex
Susan J. Waid
Marty D. Wrhen

Cathy A. Rhodes
Erma L Watt

Sherry L. Spangler
Kimberly D.Webb

Mary Ann Stein
Lillian M. Williamson

1986 NURSING GRADUATES

Not Pictured:
Mary Hall
Linda Klingler
Sandra Wilson

Marcilynn Boron
Linda K. Harrah

Derita Clark
Gregory G. Rex

Abby Flockerzi
Kelly L. Smith

Susan E. Gatesman
Janice M. Sporer

1986 BUSINESS GRADUATES

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Shern Bauer

Carol Loudermilk

Larry Sosnowski

Thomas Cole

Dave Maloney

Theresa Whisman

Judy Flis

Beverly Miller

Todd Ziegler

Patricia Kroft

Constance Petulla

1986 HABILITATIVE SERVICES GRADUATES

Jenny Gammello

Sara M. Sines

Tracy Snyder

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VENANGO CAMPUS

25th ANNIVERSARY

CLARION UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
Oil City, PeaaftylYuU 16501

THE BEGINNING - In the spring of 1961, college enroll-
ments were burgeoning. Clarion became the first PA. State
College to receive permission to establish a branch campus.
Oil City leaders, eager for a higher education facility, launched
a successful $350,000 fund campaign and purchased a 62-
acre site overlooking the Allegheny River on the West side
of town. Construction began July 1, 1961 on a classroom-
library building.

Director of Admissions Walter Hart is shown with the first student admitted to Venango Campus, Marcia Reagle of Franklin
(above, left). With an enrollment of 134 students, classes began in about eight rooms on the second floor of a downtown
Oil City building at Sycamore and Seneca Streets (above, right). The faculty of five including Administrative Head (from
1961 to August 1972) Dr. Russell L. V. Morgan (standing at rear left in the photo below) were E. Rupert, N. Donachy, I.
Sumner, H. Dennis, G. Wollaston, and N. Shea. The classroom-library building, named for Sen. Richard Frame in 1977,
was ready in January 1962.

As early as 1962 need for more buildings became evident.
On June 24, 1965 ground was broken for a dormitory
(above) dedicated December 12, 1965 and named for J. G.
Montgomery, Jr., a founder and benefactor of Venango
Campus. He died in 1982. Built by a private developer
to house 200 and never reaching full occupancy, the dorm
has not been used since Spring Term 1982. In 1986, after
years of legal battles over title to the dorm, it has been
transferred to Clarion University Foundation for renovation
and as an instructional complex and residence hall.

In June 1968 the PA. Dept. of Public Instruction reversed its policy that associate degrees be offered only at community colleges
and authorized an Associate Degree in Nursing program to fill a special need for nursing education here. The program had been in
the planning stages since the early 60's. The first Director of Nursing, Miss Ruth Benfield, was hired in 1969. The first students
were admitted to the program in September 1970. The popular nursing education program has grown to include a Bachelor of Science
in Nursing program begun in January 1982. Both nursing degrees are accredited by the National League for Nursing.

Dramatics, along with music, sports, clubs, and social
activities have supplemented the curriculum. Above,
"The Dark at the Top of the Stairs" directed by Mr.
Frank Clark (1981).

Despite proper facilities, a music program flourishes.
Above, Dr. Rex Mitchell rehearses the campus choir
(196768).

The Robert W. Rhoades Center opened on
January 26, 1976. It houses a gymnasium,
auditorium to seat 130, a snack bar, book-
store, and student lounge. Mr. Rhoades,
who died in 1967, was President of the
Oil City Chamber of Commerce when it
sponsored the establishment of Venango
Campus.

Named for the prominent oil pioneer who co-chaired
the advisory committee to establish this campus, the
Charles L. Suhr Library opened on July 6, 1976. Mr.
Suhr lived from 1877 to 1970. The building houses
the library and four faculty offices.

At left, Dr. William E. Vincent, Administrative Head from June
1972 until October 31, 1976, visits with Mrs. Charlotte Boyles,
who served as Administrative Assistant from 1962 until her
retirement in October, 1984, The occasion was the Dedication
and Open House held on October 25, 1976 for the two new
buildings pictured above. The facilities had been critically
needed since the late 1960s, and program development had
been hampered for lack of space. Because of the long delay
between the appropriation made in 1967 and actual construc-
tion in 1975, the escalation of costs resulted in the deletion
of four classrooms and 2 practice rooms from the library
building plan. The delays largely resulted from the failure
of the PA. Legislature to accept the deed for the land presented
in 1961 by Venango Campus, Inc.

Development at Venango Campus has been guided by its administrators. Mr. Frank M. Clark, top left, served
as Acting Administrator during searches for permanent administrators. Mr. Charles L. Blank, top right, was
Administrative Head from August 30, 1977 to October 15, 1982. Dr. Thomas J. Rookey, above left, has
served as administrator since June 1, 1983. Under the leadership of these men enrollment, especially part-
time students, has increased dramatically from an all-time low of 290 in 1977 to the current 575. Besides
the nursing program, associate degrees are offered in business administration, liberal arts, habilitative services,
and a paralegal program will begin in fall 1986.

Mr. Dalph Cook, pictured above right with biology students, will retire in May 1986 after 22 years service.
He typifies the dedicated faculty have served the campus these 25 years.

What is a Friend?

A friend is a person

who shares all

your glad times,

Laughs with you,

Cries with you,

Helps you through sad times. .

A friend is a person

who's very dear, too,

And when you add "wonderful,

that friend is you!

Thanks for being my Friend!

c 1971 Hallmark Cards, Inc.
Used by permission

Ski Club

Council for Exceptional Children

Adult Learners Organization

FACULTY & STAFF

Abate, Leonard - History
Ames, Yvonne - Secty. Nurs.
Aydelotte, Ann - Nursing
Barnes, Gregory - Accountancy
Belzer, William - Biology
Benson, Linda - Nursing
Bisher, Frank - English
Bodoh, John - Humanities
Breuning, Steve - Spec. Ed.
Busch, Cynthia - Office Secty.
Buzard, Susan - Ofmt.
Clark, Frank - SCT
Cook, Dalph - Biology
Crawford, Alastari - History
Davis, Vicky - Sped.
Duespohl, Audean - Dir. Nursing
Dugan, Charles- Art
Eicher, Jeff - BSAD
English, William - HPE
Gracy, Patricia - Nursing
Groot, Gretchen - Office Secty.
Harrison, Lee-Olive - Nursing
Johnston, Sue - CIS
Kavoosi, Jehan - Adm. Sci.
Kavoosi, Mary - Nursing
Keller, Nancy - Nursing
Knight, Doyle - Main.

Kole, James - Guidance
Konitzky, Gustav -
Landas, Alta - Nursing
Lawrence, Pam - Nursing
Marchand, Dave - Math
McElhatten, Glenn - Chemistry
McLaughlin, Tom - Main.
Miller, Jeanine - Computers
Morgan, Don - Admissions
Nachtwey, Peter - Psych.
Reardon, Frank - CIS
Reinhardt, John - English
Rookey, Thomas - Admin. Head
Schlecht, Ronald - Asst. to Dean
Shiley, Anne - Nursing
Siler, Earl - Education
Snow, Richard - Lib.
Somer, Greg - Grad. Asst.
Sowers, Nancy - Bookstore
Steiner, Veronica - Office Secty.
Strickland, Joanne - OFMT
Stright, Barbara - Nursing
Sturtz, Brenda - Lib. Asst.
Weber, Frances - Nursing
Wiegel, Sylvia - Lib. Asst.
Williams, Libby - Librarian

Adamczyk, Joyce E.
Amsden, Trey A.
Anderson, Laurina M.
Andres, Joseph D.
Arkward, Byard W.
Aughton, Kathy M.
Beach, Gretchen R.
Bechtel Jr., Frank W.
Bedick, JohnW.
Beightol, Richard N.
Benninger, Timothy D.
Benson, Edwin R.
Blauser, Alberta
Bowser, David R.
Boyles, Ronald L.
Breene Jr., John L.
Brison, Steven B.
Broossard, Louis J.
Brown, Kimberly C.
Buchna, Sue Ann
Bump, Janet L.
Campbell, Ruth F.
Cannon, Mary M.
Carbaugh, Denise D.
Carbaugh, Joyce D.
Carroll, Stanley D.
Chatley, Penny L.
Chevalier, Joan M.
Corey, Linda I.
Crate, Bonnie J.
Crawford, Alastair T.
Davis, Richard V.
Deeter, Linda D.
Deeter, Rebecca D.
Dickson, Ralph Brent
Dillion, DeanneP.
Qillion, Jerri L.
Dillion, Marilyn R.
Diven, Sherri J.
Donnelly, WilliamS.
Doyle, Robin S.
Eggers, Karen L.
Ekis, Kimberly A.
Feroz, Danial A.
Ferringer, Janis M.
Fickes, Mary F.
Fink, CherylS.
Fletcher, Rhonda S,
Fornof, Jason E.
Fultz, James R.
Gallaher, Laura A.
Gammelio, Jenny
Garich, Christopher R.
Gesin, Michelle L.
Gibbons, David P.
Gilbert, Stephanie J.
Golgosky, William T.
Graham, Christine
Green, Diana L.
Griffin, Michelle R.
Grill, Deborah W.
Groner, David M.
Groot, David A.
Hall, Charles E.
Hamilton, George C.
Hargenrader, Annette M.
Harshbarger, Anita M.
Hayden, Beverly D.
Hazlett, Jane L.
Hickman, W. John
Hicks, Beth A.
Higbee, Thomas R.
Holden, Michele B.
Holowell, Wendy Y.
Hook, DeAnna L.
Hoover, Barbara 0.
Horner, Robert L.
Horos, Michael A.
Hovis, Julie C.
Hovis, Karin A.
Huff, Nancy K.
Jackal, Nanette M.
Jolley, Lea D.
Johnson, Loren K.
Judy, Janice R.
Karns, Kay A.
Karns, Richard K.
Klinger, Linda D.
Knight, Peggi J.
Kozella, Kim C.
Kroft, Patricia S.
Lahr, Shirley P.
Lauer, Robin E.
Lockhart, Karen A.
Loudermilk, Carol D.
Luktisch, Ann E.
McCarl, Kathleen K.
McCleery, Donald W.

McCoy, Stephen E.
McDonough.Mark A.
McGarvie, Darlene L.
McGreevy, Joan E.
McMahon, Thomas J.
McVay, Barbara T.
Martin, Cindy L.
Martin, ZelmaW.
May, Irene A.
Merritt, D'etta
Messner, Eric L.
Meyer, Jeffrey T.
Miller, David
Miller, Mary E.
Mills, DawnaS.
Moore, William D.
Moran, Jon P.
Mosura, Sherry J.
Murphy, William M.
Oxenham, Michele A.
Pallott, Sylvia J.
Parker, Michelle E.
Peightel, Maryanne
Phillips, Cindy J.

FULL-TIME STUDENTS

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Polley, Jeffrey T.
Prusaczyk, Laura L.
Pusz, Joanne M.
Ragon, Kathryn J.
Ream, Nancy J.
Reed.Onnalea L.
Reed, Susan B.
Reninger, Sherill K.
Riddle, Catherine L.
Riley, Angela M.
Roddy, Pamela W.
Roland, Joel E.
Ross, Robert J.
Rowles, Cynthia J.
Rudolph, AnnS.
Rusnock, Laura L.
Sanders, Lee R.
Sanner, Jamie R.
Sanner, Mark F.
Scannell, Patricia C.
Schmader, Lisa M.
Schuster, Suann M.
Schwab, Majorie M.
Semprevivo.Trody B.
Sharp, Jr., Edward E.
Shearer, Lou D.
Shine, Laurie L.
Sinclair, Dennis R.
Smerker, Deborah L.
Smith, Darlene M.
Smith, Jeffrey A.
Smith, Kelly L.
Smith, Sally E.
Sobma, Anthony J.
Socha, Susan L.
Sosnowski, Lawrence J.

Stallard.Gary L.

Stanish, David L.

Stanton, Trudy H.

Steele, Patricia R.

Stein, Mary Ann

Strawbridge, Debra M.

Snyder, Tracy E.

Sutch, David F.

Szafran, Frederick L.

Thompson, Linda C.

Thompson, Thomas J.

Upkyke, James E.

Usoff.PaulW.

Vogan, James D.

Vuu, NgaThi

Voyzey.Toni L.

Walentoski, Dawn M.

Ward, Deborah M.

Ward, Jeffrey 0.

Ward, Thomas W.

Watson, Celene K.

Waugaman, Daniel L.

Weaver, Amy S.

Wells, Karen L.

Wilkie.TinaM.

Williams, Carol M.

Winger, Stephen R.

Winget, Sharon L.

Wise, Sally J.

Wolbert, GinaM.

Wolbert, Roberts.

Womer, Randall P.

Yager, Kristi A.

York, Michael T.

Young, Eric P.

Zastawney, John D.

Ziegler, Gregg A.

Ahrens, Donald P.
Ahrens, Joyce M.
Altomare, Erica
Amsdell, Dale J.
Anderson, Nancy W.
Anderson, Shirley M.
Anderton, Ann P,
Asche, June Y.
Austin, Robert E
Baker. Michelle P.
Baker, Nancy A.
Barone, Suzanne E.
Baughman, Gerald B.
Baughman, Mark A.
Bean, Lori A.
Bechtel. Wendy S.
Becker, Margaret S.
Bell. John A.
Bell, Violet M.
Bennett, Linda S.
Berger. Carole V.
Best. John A.
Bice, Gretchen M.
Biltz. Mernlee G
Btschoff, Debra L.
Bish.Judy B.
Blyler. Caroline S.
Bolano, Choona C.
Bolano, Sue A.
Booher, Marlene R.
Boozell, Janice B.
Brady, Kay A.
Breon, Susan A.
Britton, Roberta B.
Brocious, Kathy K.
Brown, Laura M.
Brown, Linda A.
Browne, Pauline E.
Bryan, George W.
Bryant, Lexie A.
Burchfield, Karen L.
Burgdorfer, Diana E.
Burkett, Amy J.
Burkett, Patricia M.
Butler, Cheryl A.
Caldwell, Kathryn V.
Campbell, Judy A.
Campbell, Pamela J.
Campbell, William G.
Caralla, Angelique E.
Caroy, David L.
Carpenter Sr., Donald W.
Carpenter, Janet E.
Carson, Kimberly S.
Carter, Beverly C.
Cheers, Linda A
Clifford, Nancy M.
Clymer, Linda W.
Confer, Brenda L.
Confer. Donna J.
Conner, Joey L
Copley, Brenda L.
Coyne. Daryl J
Craig. Mary J.
Culbertson, James C.
Cummings, Lynn C.
Dabrowski. Mary V.
Daugherty, Raymond L.
Davis. Carol A.
Davis, Jay E.
Davison. Pamela S.
Deming. Oarla J.
Detilla, Linda J.
Donaldson, Gary L
Orelick, Larry A.
Drost. Janice L
Oudzie. E, Imogene
Eichlm. Elizabeth C.
Eiler. NadmeS
Eiseman, Emily G
Erwm, Linda K.
Fait. Karen A.
Fatten, Gerald G.
Faunce. Susan J.
Felmlee, Richar S.
Ferry, E Jean
Fmotli. Cheryl A
Flaherty. Debra A.
Fleming, Jean M.
Flu. JudilhM
Fomof, JillM.
Foidick. RheaW
Fry. Ray E
Frye, Robert K

Gamble, Sandra S.
Garhacz, Gertrude A.
Gates, Cynthia J.
Gatesman, Susan E.
Giles, Knstine K.
Girts, Kelly A.
Gomola, Jane E.
Gorman, Marci R.
Graff. David R.
Graham, Scott E.
Greene, Julie K.
Greenlee, Kimberly A.
Greer, Kimberly D.
Gragory, Debra J.
Gregory. David M.
Grieff, Linda D.
Groner. Judith A.
Gutherie, Kelly D.
Haji-Djafari, Fardin
Hall, Mary Louise
Hanna, Joyce M.
Harrah, Linda K.
Harris, Rita E.
Harry, Richard K.
Hartell, Claudia A.
Hanzell, Timothy G.
Harvey, Deborah A.
Hasselback, Judith M.
Haylett, Doris A.
Hazlett, Jeanne M.
Henry, James L.
Hepel, Barbara A.
Hileman, Terry B.
Hines, Rebecca B.
Hoover, Cathy E.
Hoover. Lori A.
Hovk, Conrad L.
Huff, Mary M.
Hughes. Karen S.
Hutchinson, Paula W.
Hynes.JanisD.
Izoi.Julie A.
Johnson, Daniol E.
Kane, Anne M.
Kapp, Daniel L.
Karns, Daniel W.
Kasper, David J.
Kellner, Donald F.
Kiesel, Janet L
Klapec, Daniel J.
Klescz, Francis P.
Klingensmith, Jimi A.
Klingensmith, Nancy J.
Klinger, Frances J.
Knapp. Norma L.
Koerner, Suzanne M.
Knight, MartaK.
Krug, Ruth A.
Kugler, Deborah L.
Kunkle. Barbara A.
Kunselman, Mary L.
Lalley. David G.
Langford, Kennth J.
Lentz.Judy L.
Lillard, Janice E
Lindquist, Charles T.
Lines, Connie S.
Locke, Bruce J.
Locke, Helen L
Long, Barbara A.
Longo, Oscar J.
LoscoJr., Richard G.
Lukasiak, Kathy R.
Lupher, Josephine M
Lutz, Julie D.
Mac Donald, Susan B.
McClelland, Julie S.
McCord, Shirley
McCoy, James W.
McDonald, BonitaS.
McDonald. Marcia E.
McFetndge, Nancy J.
McGarrny, Patricia A,
McKlveen, Amy S.
McMullen, James F.
Maddalena, Candace L.
Malene, Gary P.
Mangim, Wendy L.
Manning, Bette J.
Mars, Deena R.
Mason, Huih A.
Dais F.
Maurer, Rebecca M.
Mays, M.inanneS.

PART-TIME STUDENTS

Mench, Theresa A.
Miller, Deborah S.
Miller, Mark B.
Milliron, Mary A.
Mitchell, Leah T.
Mittelmeier, Cheryl
Mohr, Teresa J.
Montgomery, Sandra S.
Moon, Barbara E.
Moore, Gary M.
Moore, Kyle E.
Morris, Julia G.
Mortimer, Cheryn A.
Muldoon, Michael T.
Nageli, Gary D.
Nicols, Debbie M.
IMiederrter, Debra A.
Nolf, Bessie C.
Ordakowski, Robert F.
Ostroske, Kathryn D.
Owens, David C.
Ochalek, David A.
Pendolino, Mark P.
Peterson, Donna L.
Petulla, Constance A.
Pfeil, Bruce M.
Phillips, Constance S.
Polatty, Karen A.
Palito, Debbie L.
Polley.JillB.
Porter Jr., Charles E.
Porter, Christian E.
Powell, Sanford E.
Power, Dale F.
Pratz, Beatrice R.
Pritchard Duane W.
Puleo, David C.
Putnam, Jeanne M.
Rankin, Felicia J.
Reardon, Frank E.^
Reed, Deborah A,
Reed, Sherry L
Reinhard, Katherine S.
Reisiner, Marti A.
Rex, Gregory G.
Rhodes, Cathy A.
Rice, James B.
Riley, Mary Lee
Rodgers, Susan S.
Rog, Donald E.
Rogers, Mary A,
Rogers, Vivian L.
Rooney, Mary Ann 0.
Rose, Connie S.
Ross, Patricia J.
Runge, Jacqueline K.
Rupp.Teena H.
Russell, Carolyn L,
Russell, Cynthia 0.
Russell, Pamela E.
Russell, Sharon A.
Rutherford, Janet M.
Rybak, Michael D.
Saeli, Timothy M.
Sallade, Maureen S.
Schattauar, Frederick C.
Schell, Thomas P.
Schiffer, Nancy J.
Schlorff, Sherry J.
Schwab, Douglas G.
Scott, Joseph P.
Shaffer, Dorothy M.
Shattenberg, Caroll A.
Sheatz Jr., Ronald E.
Sheffer, Curtis A.
Shingledecker, Julie A.
Shirey, Sue H.
Shreffler, Sharon F.
Shreffler, Thomas D.
Sines, Sara M.
Slagle, Dorothy R.
Slater, Joan D.
Slater, Jon R.

Slye, Carol L.

Smith, Grace M.

Smith, Joseph E.

Smith, Lisa A.

Smith, Margaret L.

Smith, Shelly R.

Solle, Marcia J.

Sosnowski, Patricia J.

Sottiaux, Martha A.

Sootiaux, Peter J.

Spangler, Sherry L.

Speece, Michael V.

Spence, Patricia A.

Spencer, Benee S.

Sporer, Janice M.

Stahlman, Deanna M.

Stanonis, Ann A.

Staub, Lynn M.

Steiner, Linda L.

Stiller, John R.

Stormer, Lisa R.

Strauser, Robin S.

Sunderlin, James D.

Sustak, DarleneM.

Sweeney, Beverly T.

Thomas, Sherry L.

Thomas, Tammy B.

Thompson, GregS.

Tock, Shirley K.

Toth, Diane L.

Toy, Linda S.

Trill, James L.

Trimpey, Rhonda R.

Trypus, Kathy E.

Umstead, Debra M.

Vandervort, Dorothy K.

Vincent, Kathleen S.
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Waid, Susan J.
Wakefield, Lorraine A.
Ward, Donald W.
Ward, Rose K.
Warner, Judy F.
Watson, Duane B.
Watson, Kimberly B.
Watt, Erma L.
Weaver, Deborah L.
Weaver, Margaret M.
Webb, Kimberly D.
Webber, Rosanna M.
Weese, William P.
Weirich, Judith A.
Wenner, Robin L.
Whisman, Teresa M.
White, Melissa A.
White, Sue E.
Whitling, Constance M.
Whitling, Susan C.
Wilbur, George G.
Williams, Kelly M.
Williams, Kristen B.
Williams, CarolynS.
Williams, Mark K.
Williamson, Lillian M.
Willison.JohnE.
Wilshire, Karen S.
Wilson, Cheri L.
Wilson, Kimberly B.
Winger, Linda M.
Wise, Mary K.
Wattowicz, Kathleen A.
Woods, Eric M.
Woods, Frances E.
Wray, Bernice A.
Wrhen, Marty D.
Wyatt, Christina M.
Yeagley, Linda D.
Young, Deborah M.
Young, Janet A.
Young, Judith D.
Zimmerman, Jane B.
Zofcin Jr., Paul J.

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